Reading township is located in Livingston County Illinois. Reading township has a 2024 population of 2,039. Reading township is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,078 in 2020.
The average household income in Reading township is $66,608 with a poverty rate of 19.6%. The median age in Reading township is 59.7 years: 59.2 years for males, and 60.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Reading township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,631 | 94.88% |
| Other race | 38 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 1.75% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 842 | 2.04 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Married | 366 | 2.6 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 338 | 1.1 | 82 | 18 |
| Male | 105 | 3.13 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 33 | 1.97 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
84.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 152 | 10.76% |
| Associates Degree | 160 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 6.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 1.91% |
| High School Graduate | 694 | 49.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 260 | 18.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,295 | 1,149 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 61 | 0 |
| Other Race | 38 | 22 | 0 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,422 | $55,625 | $33,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,531 | $58,207 | $29,671 |
| Some College | $59,219 | $69,043 | $0 |
$44,531
Average Earnings
$58,207
Average Male
$29,671
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.97% of Reading township residents speak only English, while 14.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 269 | 17.11% |
| Other | 38 | 38 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 38 | 32.48% |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 100% |
19.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.93%
Male Poverty Rate
24.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Reading township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Reading township is White, with 17.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.19% |
| Some College | 0.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.63% |
| Female Employed | 5.64% |
| Male Employed | 4.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,438 | $71,240 |
| Households | $50,132 | $66,608 |
| Married Families | $73,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,750 | $53,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
252
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 17.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.21%
Born in Reading township
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
96.45% of Reading township residents were born in the United States, with 81.21% having been born in Illinois. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,974 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 1,987 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 2,000 | -13 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 2,013 | -13 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 2,026 | -13 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 2,039 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 2,052 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 2,065 | -14 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 2,079 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 2,078 | 152 | 7.89% |
| 2019 | 1,926 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,928 | -27 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 1,955 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,955 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,962 | -19 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 1,981 | -24 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 2,005 | -17 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 2,022 | -15 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 2,037 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 2,036 | 0 | 0% |